Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. when the front driver's seat heater was activated, the contact noticed a smoke odor and immediately saw smoke coming from the side of the seat. the failure occurred without warning. the contact turned off the seat heater and opened the window. there was no injury. the contact noticed that part of the seat was burned. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
Recall no. 17v-605 - perillo bmw claims not a 'recall' i have a 'important safety recall - final remedy available' notice for recall campaign no. 17v-605 for my 2007 x3 vin: [xxx] the notice states that bmw 'will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection sensor mat'. i contacted perillo bmw in chicago, il (www.perillobmw.com) to make an appointment for this recall repair. the service advisor (at 312-981-5200) stated to me that this was not a recall, that there was no recall, and that bmw sends this kind of notice out for all cars like this even if there were no recall. but, apparently, there is a 'warranty issue' and they were willing to 'inspect' my bmw to see if there was a problem. i'm hesitant to accept that a 'warranty check' represents that the required recall repair was carried out. could you please determine why perillo bmw would not be willing to honor the recall notice that i received, and perhaps provide advice about how best to proceed? thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
When driver side seat heater was turned on this month, my wife could smell "burning" material order. she turned it off and reported her problem to me. i took the car out for a test drive, activating the passenger seat heater and noted no odor. i then activated the driver seat and could smell "wire burning order" i left the switch on for another 30 seconds and could feel the seat getting abnormally warm. turned it off and will not use until trouble shooting completed by bmw service techs, in both instances, we were driving the vehicle.
This is the info. directly from bmw website regarding the reacll safety issue. sep 28, 2017 | recall campaign no.17v-605 front passenger seat occupant detection mat description of problem this safety recall involves the front passenger seat occupant detection mat. depending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit. specifically, over time micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat. if a micro-crack leads to a break of a conductive path, the system will recognize a failure. consequently, the front passenger air bags with the exception of the head protection system will be deactivated. safety risk in a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. description of repair bmw will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection sensor mat. final owner notification letters are being mailed on a staggered basis as parts become available.
The interior of the bmw x3 has an unfamiliar odor that has given me itchiness in the eyes and makes all the passengers sick to the stomach
Since the beginning of november bmw confirmed me that my car has 2 recall involving pcv valve and seat occupant detection mat. my car is overheating and i can smell plastic smell . the smoke comes from the hood compartment when and i have to tow the car to bmw minnetonka. i was so scared to drive vehicle in such condition and i have tried so many time to get these issue resolved or get alternative transportation which bmw gave me authorization through bmw repair center in minnehaha, mn. but until no loaner vehicle is gave to me nor my car is not completely repaired. i still have the car with bmw minnetonka and the service manager would ask me to talk to bmw services and when i talk to bmw services they also ask me to talk to my service manager. i need help to get the alternative transportation. thanks